Written By Shubham Arora
Published By: Shubham Arora | Published: Nov 28, 2025, 02:29 PM (IST)
Realme has expanded its C-series of smartphones in India with the launch of the Realme C85 5G. The device offers a few hardware upgrades over the Realme C75 5G. It is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 chipset, paired with 7,000mAh battery. The Realme C85 5G will go on sale in early December. Here’s everything you need to know about the new budget smartphone. Also Read: Upcoming Smartphone Launches In December 2025 That Are Worth Waiting For
Realme C85 5G is priced at Rs 14,999 in India for the base 4GB RAM + 128GB storage model. The higher 6GB RAM + 128GB storage configuration costs Rs 16,499. Also Read: Realme P4x 5G Set To Launch On December 4 In India: Here Is Everything We Know
The C85 5G is available in two colour options – Parrot Purple and Peacock Green. It will go on sale starting December 1 at 12 PM via the company’s online store and Flipkart. Also Read: iQOO 15 Too Expensive? 7 Flagship Phones To Compare Before You Buy
Realme C85 5G is equipped with a 6.8-inch LCD display with an HD+ (720 x 1,570 pixels) resolution, up to 1200 nits brightness, and up to 144Hz refresh rate. Internally, the phone runs on MediaTek’s Dimensity 6300 SoC – the same chip that powers the Realme C75 5G. The Realme C85 5G offers up to 6GB of RAM with 128GB internal storage.
For photography, the Realme C85 5G features a 50MP Sony IMX852 main rear camera. On the front, it houses an 8MP camera for selfies and video chats.
Under the hood, the Realme C85 5G packs a 7,000mAh battery that supports 45W fast wired charging. The battery is claimed to deliver up to 22 hours of online video streaming and 145 hours of music playback. The phone runs on Android 15-based Realme UI 6.0 out of the box.
For durability, the Realme C85 5G ships with IP66 + IP68 + IP69 + IP69K ratings for dust and water resistance.